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Meaning of ACTING OUT
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Definition:
[n] (
psychiatry
)
the
display
of
previously
inhibited
emotions
(
often
in
actions
rather
than
words
);
considered
to
be
healthy
and
therapeutic
[n]
a
(
usually
irritating
)
impulsive
and
uncontrollable
outburst
by
a
problem
child
or
a
neurotic
adult
 
See Also:
display
,
effusion
,
gush
,
outburst
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